Identification of p.Met215Ile mutation of the MC4R gene in a Moroccan woman with obesity

Abstract Screening the MC4R gene showed one rare mutation p.Met215Ile in a Moroccan patient with morbid obesity, which leads to a change in the protein structure. The analysis of MC4R variants may be useful for future therapeutic approaches.

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Autores principales: Meriem El Fessikh, Hakim Belghiti, Zouhair Elkarhat, Hassania Guerinech, Nadia Dakka, Jamila El Baghdadi
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Publicado: Wiley 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/83331eae8277451badc139afedcf848d
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Sumario:Abstract Screening the MC4R gene showed one rare mutation p.Met215Ile in a Moroccan patient with morbid obesity, which leads to a change in the protein structure. The analysis of MC4R variants may be useful for future therapeutic approaches.